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Stephanie

Acumatica 2023 R1 | Features & Improvements in Latest Update

Top Features & Improvements in the Latest Acumatica 2023 R1 Update Acumatica, the cloud-based ERP system, has released its latest version, Acumatica 2023 R1, with several new features and improvements. This new version is designed to make business management more efficient and effective, and to help users streamline their processes and improve their bottom line.  … Read more

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Lauren

WEBINAR (5/31): Inside Acumatica Cloud ERP: Empower Users with Exceptional Usability

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT) Register Here   Are you struggling with outdated tools and disconnected systems that hinder business growth? Are you ready to ditch that struggle for something better? Then, look no further than Acumatica Cloud ERP! Acumatica’s scalable, user-friendly platform will empower your teams with exceptional cloud … Read more

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Lauren

WEBINAR (6/6): Top benefits of automating tax compliance in your ERP with Avalara

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CST) Register Here   As businesses increasingly adopt B2B and D2C sales models, many will struggle with highly complex and evolving tax regulations and compliance. But there is a solution, and it all comes down to technology and automation. Combining your ERP with Avalara tax compliance … Read more

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Lauren

RECORDED WEBINAR: Build Better Construction Operations with Acumatica

Register OnDemand   Using multiple legacy solutions to document costs, requirements, and communications can get overwhelming for construction businesses. But you don’t have to strain to juggle all these complicated processes with lots of out-of-date tools. Join us to learn how Acumatica Cloud ERP connects and streamlines construction operations with: Centralized data across your entire … Read more

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Lauren

RECORDED WEBINAR: Tips & Tricks: Manufacturing Edition for Acumatica

Register OnDemand   Acumatica is user friendly and intuitive, but there are ingenious processes to upgrade your experience. In this webinar, the Manufacturing Edition team will review tips and tricks that will help you save time and use Acumatica Manufacturing Edition more effectively. We will uncover tips related to: Independent vs Dependent Demand MRP Goals … Read more

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Lauren

RECORDED WEBINAR: Why Acumatica Cloud ERP Outperforms Sage Construction

Register OnDemand   When searching for a new ERP System, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That is why Acumatica is here to help. Analyzing traditional (legacy) ERP providers and leading Cloud ERP providers (like Acumatica) presents challenges in comparing the essential criteria that will help you determine which solutions fits your needs better. In this … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Tips & Tricks: Retail-Commerce Edition for Acumatica

Register OnDemand   Acumatica is user friendly and intuitive, but there are ingenious processes to upgrade your experience. In this online seminar, Karthik Gajendran, Technical Product Manager, will review tips and tricks that will help you save time and use Acumatica’s Retail-Commerce Edition more effectively. Acumatica will uncover tips related to: Sync History Taxes Dashboards … Read more

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Lauren

RECORDED WEBINAR: Building a Solid Foundation for your Construction Business with Acumatica

Register ONDEMAND   Manually tracking construction project costs and requirements while maintaining supporting documents can get out of control. However, tedious tasks no longer have to be part of your everyday workflow. Join us to learn how to keep projects on track and drive business growth with easy-to-use cloud construction software that puts managers, supervisors, … Read more

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Standardizing Bank Reconciliation in North America for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business value Bank reconciliation in North American versions is now done through the standard Bank Reconciliation page, which has been improved to support the same tasks as the Bank Rec. Worksheet did in those versions. The Bank Rec. Worksheet page that was specific to North American versions will be removed in April 2023. Feature details … Read more

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1
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Stephanie

What’s New and Planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central

Crestwood Associates is looking forward to delivering the latest solutions to our clients from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1. The latest features will add immediate value to your ERP functionality. Upgrades include: Improved Business Central integration with Power Platform to increase productivity. Application features are added to increase productivity, create better overviews and … Read more

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event

Watch OnDemand Join Microsoft for an in-depth look into the latest updates across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform that are helping businesses overcome their biggest challenges today. Find out about new features, capabilities, and best practices for connecting data to deliver exceptional customer experiences, collaborating and creating using AI-powered capabilities, and driving productivity … Read more

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Stephanie

What is an ERP system? [Infographic]

ERP systems enable businesses to manage day-to-day activities through centralized and secure data. Think of it as bringing all users of the software under one roof so that everyone from the CFO to the human resources team are is unified through common processes, connectivity and insight into centralized information. We broke it out into a … Read more

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Stephanie

How do I Budget for an ERP Implementation?

When researching any business purchase, price is an important factor. But some investments are difficult to quantify with an exact dollar amount. More importantly, in the business world, cost is not directly related to value. Think of some high-priced executive salaries or inflated costs of luxury cars. Are they worth it? Maybe, maybe not.  When … Read more

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Three ERP Success Stories

Sometimes when starting the journey of planning an ERP implementation, it helps to read about how other companies found success working with consultants to execute the project. How do we measure success? Each project will have specific KPIs of course, but overall, a successful ERP implementation demonstrates that we’ve gone ‘live’ on time, on budget … Read more

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When ERP Implementation Fails

You’re in the middle of a failed ERP Implementation. Now What? Staying ahead of the competition is critical for your success. With growth at the heart of your strategy, it’s likely you will undertake or have already taken on, an ERP implementation to improve and automate your business. With this endeavor and expense comes great … Read more

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How Long Does it Take to Implement an ERP System?

The words ‘ERP implementation’ can give even the most experienced IT leaders, CEOs and CFOs a headache, as they consider the variables to balance: budget, training, testing, leaving old ways behind and, above all, time. This is a major undertaking and often involves a degree of change management.  Many people in your business will be … Read more

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Wholesale Distribution ERP: Five Essential Applications

In a competitive and unpredictable market, wholesale distributors must ensure their ERP systems can handle complex demands. B2B products and services are expected to meet shrinking delivery timeframes thanks to automated supply chains. It should come as no surprise that changes in distribution and supply chain models are happening industry-wide. Customer expectations are influenced by … Read more

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